OpenAI drops GPT-5.5-Cyber preview to supercharge critical infrastructure defense
OpenAI just launched GPT-5.5-Cyber in limited preview for critical infrastructure defenders, alongside its Trusted Access for Cyber program. Vetted security researchers get fewer classifier refusals to run authorized penetration tests and red teaming without guardrails getting in the way. It is built to level the playing field against attackers, though users must adopt phishing-resistant authentication by June 1, 2026.